Report updated Apr 6, 2026
BUFF Market
v1.12.0NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE
Global CS2 players and skin collectors looking for a secure, high-liquidity marketplace to trade virtual items for real-world currency.
What Is BUFF Market?
Launched Feb 22, 2021
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Direct peer-to-peer skin trading that bypasses the 7-day trade cooldown period.
Thousands of filtering options including float ranking, stickers, and tournament collections.
Integrated 3D viewer to inspect CS2 skins before purchase.
Allows users to negotiate prices or place buy orders for items currently sold out.
Supports international deposits and withdrawals via Visa, MasterCard, and other regional methods.
Users can create and customize their own storefronts for sales and promotions.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate marketplace utility and legitimacy, but report trust and security concerns and technical and functional issues.”
What Users Love
It’s an okay app for buying CS2 skins
Buff.Market Is a best app I ever use, Deposit Money Quick, Sell Guns & Buy Guns Quick
It is legitimate, and I can personally attest to this as I received my payment in less than four days.
Pain Points
not the original app, this is a scam
I have buff balance on my original account, its not showing. i think thats scam!!
Doesn't support steam single sign on
There's a bug cause me not able to sell my skins
Deposits are shown only in USD, so you can’t see the cost in your local currency
Force to be chinese to use this marketplace, only check the price now can't trade any item for foreigners
High confidence · 540 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- NetEase backing and Buff163 pedigree
- Advanced P2P trading bypassing 7-day cooldowns
- Superior technical tools (3D view, float filters)
- Competitive 2.5% commission rate
Cons
- Severe 'scam' perception and brand confusion
- Lack of Steam SSO integration
- Bugs in core mobile functionality (zoom, selling)
- Poor regional localization and currency support
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Clarify brand identity to distance from fake apps
- Expand regional support for non-Chinese/USD users
- Implement Steam SSO to reduce login friction
- Leverage CS2 transition to capture new traders
Market Threats
- DMarket's established mobile-first global presence
- New zero-fee competitors like white.market
- Potential Steam API changes affecting P2P trades
- Negative sentiment leading to low app store visibility
Who competes with BUFF Market?
Peers
The official platform and primary source of truth for skin inventory management and trade confirmations.
Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator
What are the key takeaways?
BUFF Market is a frustrating shopping app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.1/5 rating from 540 reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate marketplace utility, though trust and security concerns remains a common concern.
Best for: Global CS2 players and skin collectors looking for a secure, high-liquidity marketplace to trade virtual items for real-world currency.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The app uses a transaction-based revenue model with a low 2.5% commission, incentivizing high-volume trading and undercutting traditional marketplaces.
iOS Version
1.12.0
Android Version
1.15.0.0
Release Date
Feb 22, 2021
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free